Joost Blog

Finally, after feels like a Presidential campaign that's been going on for no less than three years, we are less than three weeks away from Election Day here in the U.S., and I, for one, am suffering from a case of election fatigue.

I’m not discounting the importance of politics or democracy – but remember when things used to be shorter? And when the elections were simpler? Like for “most beautiful senior” or, say, a new mascot. I admit that the consequences of these elections aren’t *quite* as significant as this year’s Presidential election, but they were more entertaining…and best of all, they all were over in less than an hour.

That’s why we’re introducing our “A Very Special Episode: The Elections” channel.* It’s a look back at some of the political lessons we’ve learned from TV in the past – kind of like an after-school special, but without the crises and lessons to grow on.

But, with a shout out to LeVar Burton, you don’t have to take my word for it…

"I was just a kid when I viewed Welcome back Kotter for the first time. The election episode still stands out. It did put the election process together for young people to understand at the time. Now that times have changed significantly (mostly for the worse), shows of that caliber are not around anymore. We learned a lot from relatable characters such as Barbarino, Washington, Epstein, Horshack, Kotter, Woodman and the list goes on. They all helped us laugh at the issues of the time."
– Ferf Ziamond

"This is one of my favorite "Facts of Life" episodes. I love how Blair goes through such great lengths to be "Deep Throat" in order to fool Natalie and try to stop her from winning the election. Hilarious!"
– toscarooney

* Sorry, this channel is only available in the U.S.